On Friday, Oct. 6th just after midnight the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 68-year-old male was found deceased at his residence in the Buck Mountain area of Dinsmore.

The decedent was found in the yard area of the residence. The death is deemed suspicious and is being investigated as a possible homicide. Members of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are currently on scene at this time conducting the investigation.

If anyone has information in regards to this possible crime, please contact Sheriff’s Detective Hicks at (707) 445-7251.